Protective effect of Nigella sativa oil against binge ethanol-induced oxidative stress and liver injury in rats

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Develi S., Evran B., Kalaz E. B., Kocak-Toker N., Erata G. O.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF NATURAL MEDICINES, vol.12, no.7, pp.495-499, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 12 Issue: 7
• Publication Date: 2014
• Doi Number: 10.1016/s1875-5364(14)60077-7
• Journal Name: CHINESE JOURNAL OF NATURAL MEDICINES
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.495-499
• Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

AIM: Nigella sativa L. (Ranunculaceae) is considered as a therapeutic plant-based medicine for liver damage. In this study, the aim was to study the effect of Nigella sativa oil (NSO) pretreatment on ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.